The Arkansas House of Representatives approved legislation Friday that would allow handguns to be carried on college campuses with a concealed carry license. If passed by the Senate, the law would potentially be applied to Arkansas Tech, which currently doesn’t allow guns on campus.

The Courier spoke with four Arkansas Tech students and a university staff member Monday on their thoughts about the proposed law and whether or not concealed carry weapons should be allowed on campus.

* “I don’t think they should be carried on campus. I think there are other ways to protect ourselves from shooters, like learning self-defense, educating our children, and learning how to disarm a person with a gun.”

Jennifer McNelly, adjunct faculty, of Perryville.

* “I’m fine with it. The state law is written to where businesses can make their own choice in regards to allowing concealed carry weapons. It’s their own business to allow it or not allow it.”

Peter White, student, of Russellville.

* “I think that if you have a permit, you should be able to carry a gun.

That means you have the experience and knowledge with guns to use them responsibly.”

David Tran, student, of Fort Smith.

* “I would be comfortable with it. If people are responsible enough to get a concealed carry, they’ll be responsible enough to carry them safely.”

Kyle Halbrook, student, of Morrilton.

* “I feel like if we’re going to make it a point to keep guns off campus, we should keep them off campus by not letting students carry them.”